surrendering your pet

The Humane Society accepts pets from residents of Pierce County and the City of Federal Way. We do not accept pets from areas served by other animal shelters.

Before you decide to relinquish your pet to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, please read through the helpful Pet Behavior Tips. If you have no other choice than to bring your pet to the Humane Society, please be aware that we do everything possible to find your pet a home, but we cannot guarantee adoption for any pet.

Our goal is to find a loving home for every healthy, adoptable pet. We can achieve this by knowing more about the animals that come into our care.

Bring the questionnaire , current ID, and a copy of your pet's veterinary records to the appointment

After all information about your pet has been gathered and the animal evaluation is completed, we will discuss your options wth you so you can make the best decision for your pet.

surrendering fees:

The Humane Society charges a fee for surrendering your pet to us for adoption. It's costly to care for your pet, provide medical treatment, spay or neuter and behavior therapy (if needed) before placing your pet in a loving, forever home. We ask that you help with this cost with a moderate fee.

We understand that not all individuals may be able to pay the required fees, and in these circumstances we offer a sliding scale. We will not turn away an animal in need because the owner is unable to pay the surrender fee. We are committed to finding permanent, loving homes for all adoptable homeless pets.

Tacoma, Lakewood, Fircrest, Dupont, Steilacoom, South Prairie, Carbonado, Fife, University Place, City of Federal Way and unincorporated Pierce County:

Dogs (two months and older): $70

Cats & Rabbits (two months and older): $60, $50 for each additional from the same household

Litters: Puppies or Kittens: $15/ea

Other Pierce County municipalities and out-of-county:

Dogs (two months and older): $130

Cats & Rabbits (two months and older): $130, $85 for each additional from the same household